It was in the meeting between Trofense and Benfica B in the Portuguese second division that Soares struck.
At a 1–0 deficit, he loaded up just outside his own penalty area, and with the help of the crossbar and the opposing goalkeeper was able to celebrate one of the most beautiful goals of the year.
Benfica eventually won 2–1.
- I saw that their goalkeeper was long-headed and I had the wind on my side.
So I took the risk.
It went well, says Soares afterwards.
See the goal in the player above.